Grade Schoolers

Resources for Families with Grade School-Age Kids

30 Outdoor Things to Do With Bay Area Kids

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How to Get in FREE to Dozens of Bay Area Museums, Science Centers, + Gardens

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Indoor Play Spaces in the East Bay

10 Mostly Free & Cheap Outings for Mixed Ages in the East Bay

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East Bay Kids Birthday Party Guide

99 Kid-friendly Restaurants in the East Bay

Upcoming Events Good for K-5 Kids in the East Bay

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

10:30 am – 11:00 am: Family Storytime @ El Sobrante Library
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Sing Me a Storytime @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Kids Craft Hour @ Albany Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog! @ Lakeview Branch | Oakland Public Library
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Concerts in the Park @ Memorial Park | Albany

Thursday, September 10, 2026

7:30 am – 9:00 am: Free Admission Hours @ San Francisco Botanical Garden
10:30 am – 11:30 am: Musical Story Time @ Frances Albrier Community Center (San Pablo Park)
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Storytime Junction @ Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: MOCHA At The Library! @ Montclair Branch | Oakland Public Library
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Read to a Dog @ Rockridge Branch | Oakland Public Library

Fall Fun at Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch & Giant Corn Maze

Pumpkins, petting zoo, ziplines, corn pit, cow train, and so many more outdoor activities to fill your visit to the Santa Rosa Pumpkin Patch!

Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch and More

Find pumpkins, pony rides, train rides, hay rides, petting zoo, haunted house, barn slide, car barn ride, barn jumpers - wheee!

Pomegranate Picking in the East Bay

It is pomegranate picking season and you can head out to a Bay Area farm and pick with your children for a terrific autumn outing.

25 Things to Do With Kids in Alameda

Our favorite places to go and play with children in Alameda... Wondering what to do with kids? Here's your list of 25 go-to spots.

Roaring Camp Railroad near Santa Cruz

About 90 minutes from Berkeley, Roaring Camp Railroad is a real steam locomotive chugging up and down steep passes through a redwood grove.

National Night Out Gatherings in the East Bay

It's time for National Night Out, a day centered on community building. Organize an event among your neighbors, or join a city-led event. Find one ...